G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 260W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅414.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 13,170).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌52.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅+21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 260W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅414.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 13,170).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌52.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 3000 averages 10.5% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 21.3% more raw performance headroom, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 3000 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro RTX 3000 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $800 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	109 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	84 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	106 FPS
medium	83 FPS	91 FPS
high	70 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	56 FPS
medium	43 FPS	50 FPS
high	30 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	357 FPS	451 FPS
medium	310 FPS	391 FPS
high	248 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	296 FPS
medium	190 FPS	244 FPS
high	154 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	143 FPS
medium	89 FPS	126 FPS
high	72 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	593 FPS	489 FPS
medium	474 FPS	391 FPS
high	395 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	366 FPS
medium	356 FPS	293 FPS
high	296 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	244 FPS
medium	237 FPS	195 FPS
high	198 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	565 FPS	489 FPS
medium	474 FPS	391 FPS
high	395 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	366 FPS
medium	356 FPS	293 FPS
high	296 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	244 FPS
medium	237 FPS	195 FPS
high	198 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Quadro RTX 3000

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 21.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 112 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	13,170+21%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	4608+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1770 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	288+157%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	4.5 MB+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	72+157%
Tensor Cores	112	576+414%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	170W-35%	260W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+85%	41.8